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NEVADA C-7 ELEVATOR CONTRACTOR EXAM QUESTIONS 2026 EXAM LATEST VERSION
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Nevada C-7 Elevator Contractor Exam | 250 Practice Questions
SECTION 1: NEVADA CONTRACTOR LICENSING & REGULATIONS (Q1–Q25)
1. A contractor is applying for a Nevada C-7 license to install elevators and
dumbwaiters in commercial buildings. Which subclassification should the
contractor apply for?
A. C-7b
B. C-7c
C. C-7a
D. C-7d
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: NAC 624.250 defines subclassification C-7a as "ELEVATOR AND
DUMBWAITER," authorizing the fabrication and installation of elevators and
dumbwaiters, including supplemental systems and equipment. C-7b covers escalators
and conveyors, C-7c covers pneumatic tube systems, and C-7d covers moving
walkways.
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2. A C-7 contractor is preparing to install a moving walkway in a Las Vegas airport
terminal. Which subclassification authorizes this work?
A. C-7a
B. C-7b
C. C-7c
D. C-7d
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: NAC 624.250 specifies that subclassification C-7d authorizes "the
installation of equipment to transfer people horizontally, including the preparation of
the structure and any other work and materials incidental or supplemental to moving
walkways".
3. A contractor holds a C-7 license and wishes to install a pneumatic conveying
system in a hospital. Which subclassification is required?
A. C-7a
B. C-7b
C. C-7c
D. C-7d
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: NAC 624.250 defines subclassification C-7c as covering "the installation of
pneumatic conveying systems, including the equipment, tubing, supports and other
materials which are incidental or supplemental to pneumatic conveying systems".
4. Which Nevada state agency is responsible for issuing C-7 Elevation and
Conveyance Contractor licenses?
A. Nevada Transportation Authority
B. Nevada State Contractors Board (NSCB)
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C. Nevada Elevator Safety Board
D. Nevada Department of Business and Industry
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The Nevada State Contractors Board (NSCB) is responsible for licensing
contractors, including the C-7 Elevation and Conveyance classification. Elevator
contractors must hold a C-7 license granted by the NSCB.
5. What is the minimum number of hours of working experience required for an
applicant to obtain an elevator mechanic ID card in Nevada?
A. 4,000 hours
B. 8,000 hours
C. 12,000 hours
D. 16,000 hours
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Applicants must show proof of at least 12,000 hours of working experience
in the construction, installation, alteration, and repair of elevators to obtain an elevator
mechanic ID card.
6. A C-7 contractor is installing a new elevator in a Reno office building. Before
beginning work, what must the contractor obtain from the Mechanical Compliance
Section?
A. A building permit from the city
B. A permit for construction, installation, or alteration of an elevator
C. A certificate of occupancy
D. A variance from the fire marshal
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A licensed elevator contractor must obtain a permit from the Mechanical
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Compliance Section for construction, installation, or alteration of an elevator before
such work is begun.
7. How many business days before completion of elevator installation work must a
licensed elevator contractor notify the Mechanical Compliance Section?
A. 1 business day
B. 3 business days
C. 5 business days
D. 10 business days
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A licensed elevator contractor who installs, relocates, or alters an elevator
shall notify the Mechanical Compliance Section, in writing, at least 3 business days
before completion of the work.
8. What is the primary mission of the Nevada State Contractors Board (NSCB)?
A. To regulate electrical standards in Nevada
B. To oversee licensing and discipline for contractors in Nevada
C. To inspect elevators for safety compliance
D. To issue building permits for commercial construction
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The NSCB is responsible for overseeing licensing and discipline for
contractors in Nevada, including those holding the C-7 Elevation and Conveyance
classification.
9. A C-7 contractor is performing work on an escalator in a shopping mall. How
often must escalators be inspected in Nevada?
A. Every 3 months
B. Every 6 months
NEVADA C-7 ELEVATOR CONTRACTOR EXAM QUESTIONS 2026 EXAM LATEST VERSION
SOLVED QUESTIONS & ANSWERS VERIFIED 100 %
Nevada C-7 Elevator Contractor Exam | 250 Practice Questions
SECTION 1: NEVADA CONTRACTOR LICENSING & REGULATIONS (Q1–Q25)
1. A contractor is applying for a Nevada C-7 license to install elevators and
dumbwaiters in commercial buildings. Which subclassification should the
contractor apply for?
A. C-7b
B. C-7c
C. C-7a
D. C-7d
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: NAC 624.250 defines subclassification C-7a as "ELEVATOR AND
DUMBWAITER," authorizing the fabrication and installation of elevators and
dumbwaiters, including supplemental systems and equipment. C-7b covers escalators
and conveyors, C-7c covers pneumatic tube systems, and C-7d covers moving
walkways.
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2. A C-7 contractor is preparing to install a moving walkway in a Las Vegas airport
terminal. Which subclassification authorizes this work?
A. C-7a
B. C-7b
C. C-7c
D. C-7d
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: NAC 624.250 specifies that subclassification C-7d authorizes "the
installation of equipment to transfer people horizontally, including the preparation of
the structure and any other work and materials incidental or supplemental to moving
walkways".
3. A contractor holds a C-7 license and wishes to install a pneumatic conveying
system in a hospital. Which subclassification is required?
A. C-7a
B. C-7b
C. C-7c
D. C-7d
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: NAC 624.250 defines subclassification C-7c as covering "the installation of
pneumatic conveying systems, including the equipment, tubing, supports and other
materials which are incidental or supplemental to pneumatic conveying systems".
4. Which Nevada state agency is responsible for issuing C-7 Elevation and
Conveyance Contractor licenses?
A. Nevada Transportation Authority
B. Nevada State Contractors Board (NSCB)
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C. Nevada Elevator Safety Board
D. Nevada Department of Business and Industry
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The Nevada State Contractors Board (NSCB) is responsible for licensing
contractors, including the C-7 Elevation and Conveyance classification. Elevator
contractors must hold a C-7 license granted by the NSCB.
5. What is the minimum number of hours of working experience required for an
applicant to obtain an elevator mechanic ID card in Nevada?
A. 4,000 hours
B. 8,000 hours
C. 12,000 hours
D. 16,000 hours
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Applicants must show proof of at least 12,000 hours of working experience
in the construction, installation, alteration, and repair of elevators to obtain an elevator
mechanic ID card.
6. A C-7 contractor is installing a new elevator in a Reno office building. Before
beginning work, what must the contractor obtain from the Mechanical Compliance
Section?
A. A building permit from the city
B. A permit for construction, installation, or alteration of an elevator
C. A certificate of occupancy
D. A variance from the fire marshal
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A licensed elevator contractor must obtain a permit from the Mechanical
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Compliance Section for construction, installation, or alteration of an elevator before
such work is begun.
7. How many business days before completion of elevator installation work must a
licensed elevator contractor notify the Mechanical Compliance Section?
A. 1 business day
B. 3 business days
C. 5 business days
D. 10 business days
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A licensed elevator contractor who installs, relocates, or alters an elevator
shall notify the Mechanical Compliance Section, in writing, at least 3 business days
before completion of the work.
8. What is the primary mission of the Nevada State Contractors Board (NSCB)?
A. To regulate electrical standards in Nevada
B. To oversee licensing and discipline for contractors in Nevada
C. To inspect elevators for safety compliance
D. To issue building permits for commercial construction
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The NSCB is responsible for overseeing licensing and discipline for
contractors in Nevada, including those holding the C-7 Elevation and Conveyance
classification.
9. A C-7 contractor is performing work on an escalator in a shopping mall. How
often must escalators be inspected in Nevada?
A. Every 3 months
B. Every 6 months
